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Night of the Lion
SAVE THE DATE
20th Annual Fundraising Gala
Saturday, April 18, 2026
5:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Saint Viator High School
The Night of the Lion is a celebratory event where alumni, parents (past and present), and friends of Saint Viator gather to honor current parents, Michael '95 and Melissa Canning, as our 2026 Night of the Lion Legacy Award Honorees, and to raise funds to support the tuition assistance program.
As the cost of education continues to rise each year, there is an urgent and ongoing need to provide meaningful tuition assistance to our students.
Saint Viator High School
The Night of the Lion is a celebratory event where alumni, parents (past and present), and friends of Saint Viator gather to honor current parents, Michael '95 and Melissa Canning, as our 2026 Night of the Lion Legacy Award Honorees, and to raise funds to support the tuition assistance program.
As the cost of education continues to rise each year, there is an urgent and ongoing need to provide meaningful tuition assistance to our students.
To volunteer on next year's host committee, serve as a sponsor, or learn more, please contact Executive Director of Institutional Advancement Jeff Ardito at 224-625-1286.
Past Night of the Lion Honorees
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2006 - Rev. Thomas von Behren, C.S.V. -
2007 - Patrick M. Mahoney -
2008 - Jim & Marie Gallagher -
2009 - Rev. Charles G. Bolser, C.S.V. -
2010 - Dan and JoAnn Murphy -
2011 - The Clerics of St. Viator -
2012 - The Boler Family -
2013 - Rev. Robert M. Egan, C.S.V. ’69 -
2014 - James Bristol '73 -
2015 - Eileen Manno -
2016 - Frank M. Covey, Jr. -
2017 - Rev. Arnold Perham, C.S.V. -
2024 - Nick '97 & Katie Papanicholas -
2025 - Matt '84 & Christine Boler
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Night of the Lion throughout the Years
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Saint Viator High School
Located in Arlington Heights, IL, Saint Viator High School is a private, co-ed, Catholic school for grades 9-12. Students benefit from a challenging academic program, fine and performing arts, competitive athletics, and a wide selection of extracurricular activities.
